engineering

As such, all B.Tech. students follow the 120-MC basic
curriculum structure shown in Table 4.1a.
Table 4.1a: B.Tech. Curriculum Structure
Modular Requirements
UNIVERSITY LEVEL
REQUIREMENTS (ULR)
Minimum MC
Requirements
for B.Tech.
Degree
General Education Module 4
Singapore Studies 4
Breadth 8
16
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS 92
Ethics in Engineering 4
Foundational, Major Requirements 88
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVE
MODULES (UEMs)
12
Total 120
Note: Individual B.Tech. Programmes may require more than the
minimum listed in the above table.
University Level Requirements (ULR)
These requirements aim to broaden a student’s
intellectual horizon and comprises of General Education
Modules (GEM), Singapore Studies (SS) modules, and
Breadth modules. A selection of such modules, from the
wide range available in the University, which can best
meet the interests and professional needs of B.Tech.
students will be offered specially in the evenings for
them. Samples of some of these which had been
offered in recent years are:
General Education Modules
• GEK1010T Property Management
• GEK1029T Managing Change: Power and
Paradox
• GEK1522T Global Environmental Issues
• GEK1523T Innovativeness in Engineering Design
Singapore Studies Modules
• SSA2220T Global Economic Dimensions of
Singapore
• SSB1204T Labour Laws in Singapore
• SSB2216T Employee Management in Singapore
Breadth Modules
• HR1424T Business, Management and People
• HR2002T Human Capital in Organizations
• TG1422 Financial and Management Accounting
• TG1423 Industrial Management
Programme Requirements
Programme Requirements comprise the Faculty,
Foundational and Major Requirements. These are
specific to the individual B.Tech. programme and
reference should be made to the relevant sections.
Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs)
Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs) enable students to
pursue their interests without any restrictions. To satisfy
UEM, students may select any module at any level from
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among technical, GEM, SS or Breadth modules to meet
this requirement.
4.1.4 Advanced Placement Credits and Exemptions
As all students admitted into the B.Tech. courses will
have, at the minimum, a recognised polytechnic
diploma or its equivalent, all B.Tech. students are
granted advanced placement credits of 40 MCs which is
equivalent to one year of a typical 160 MCs four-year
full-time engineering degree programme. Students with
additional post-diploma academic qualifications may, on
a case-by-case basis, apply and be considered for
additional advanced placement credits. The granting of
such additional credits will be entirely at the discretion
of the University.
4.1.5 Study Schedule and Candidature Period
Each of the five B.Tech. courses offered by the Faculty
of Engineering has two intakes in each Academic Year,
one for Semester 1 in August and the other for
Semester 2 in January of the following year.
In addition to the two normal semesters (Semester 1
and Semester 2) in each Academic Year, the B.Tech.
Programme also runs a 10-week Special Term during
May - July.
The minimum and maximum candidature periods are
two-and-a-half years and eight years respectively,
inclusive of approved leave of absence. Unless
otherwise approved by the Director of the B.Tech.
Programme, a student may register for up to 16 MCs of
modules during a normal semester and 8 MCs in a
special term.
If work, family and other commitments permit, students
typically attend classes three evenings a week and can
complete the requirements for their B.Tech. degrees in
three-and-a-half years. The curriculum structure is
completely modular and flexible and students should
study at their own comfortable pace.
Unless their other commitments allow them sufficient
time and peace of mind to focus on, and gain the most,
out of their studies, students are strongly advised not to
rush through their courses. If taking an extra semester
to complete their degree requirements can mean
getting more out of their studies and even allow them
to achieve a better honours degree, this will be a much
better alternative because the B.Tech. degree is for life.
4.1.6 Leave of Absence
If for medical or other reasons, a student is unable to
register for modules and attend classes satisfactorily
during any semester, s/he must apply for leave of
absence. Applications for leave of absence are to be
submitted to the B.Tech. Office. Any supporting
document such as original copies of medical certificates
or employer’s supporting letter should be submitted
together with the application. Students who apply for
leave of absence before the end of the second week of
the two regular semesters (Semester 1 and 2) will have
their administrative fee of S$250 for that semester
waived. Those who do so only after this deadline will
have to pay the administrative fee.